court erred when it granted an unlawful detainer on the basis of an invalid notice.
Attorney Fees
The trial court awarded the Owner $17,725.46 in attorney fees and costs.
Prudhon requests that we reverse the trial court's judgment granting attorney
fees and costs to the Owner and award him attorney fees and costs as the
prevailing party. A prevailing party may recover attorney fees authorized by
statute, equitable principles, or agreement between the parties. Landberq v.
Carlson, 108 Wn. App. 749, 758, 33 P.3d 406 (2001). If such fees are allowable
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at trial, the prevailing party may recover fees on appeal as well. RAP 18.1. Here,
the lease agreement between the parties provided for attorney fees. As the
prevailing party, Prudhon is entitled to reasonable fees and costs incurred in the
proceedings below and on appeal.
Reverse.
WE CONCUR:
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